Kamloops Youth Soccer Association

What Kamloops Youth Soccer Association does

Kamloops United Football Club (KUFC), formerly the Kamloops Youth Soccer Association (KYSA), is a not-for-profit soccer organization incorporated under the Province of British Columbia Societies Act and founded in 1964. Operating from its headquarters at #102 – 1550 Island Parkway on McArthur Island in Kamloops, BC, KUFC runs the most comprehensive youth-to-semi-professional soccer pathway in the BC Interior, serving players from U3 to U18 across recreational Community Spring/Fall Soccer, competitive BMO Select Programs (U8–U10 and U11–U18), an Academy Dedicated Player Program for U8–U10, the Technical Series (U8–U13), and the BC Soccer Premier League (BCSPL). At the senior level, KUFC fields the only semi-professional men's, women's, and reserve teams from the BC Interior in League1 BC (re-launched as BC Premier League), playing home matches at Hillside Stadium on the Thompson Rivers University campus. The club is the only soccer organization in the BC Interior with a continuous player pathway beginning at age 3 and extending to semi-professional competition.

The organization has assembled a deep product portfolio spanning youth development (BMO Select, Academy Dedicated Player Program, BCSPL, KUFC Camps with EPL Academy Directors, Technical Series), adult recreation (Adult Indoor League at the Soccer Dome), competitive events (the 45th annual Slurpee Cup and the Kamloops International Cup), facility operations (the climate-controlled KUFC Indoor Training Centre, the only one of its kind in Kamloops, fully renovated in 2024), a multi-award scholarship program (including the $1,000 RD13 Scholarship and multiple $500 awards totaling $5,500+ annually), and the Coaches Corner educational resource. Technology and operational tooling are delivered through integrated third-party platforms rather than proprietary systems: OttoSport and Demosphere for player registration and authentication, SportsKey for facility booking, TeamSnap for team management and scheduling, Spiideo for video analysis and live streaming, TicketTailor for match and tournament ticketing, and EventConnect for event registration. No proprietary technology stack is developed in-house.

Revenue is generated across five streams: player registration fees across programs (with early-bird pricing and installment options, plus financial support), corporate and gameday sponsorship from local Kamloops businesses, usage-based facility rental of the Indoor Training Centre to external user groups, tournament entry and participation fees (Slurpee Cup, Kamloops International Cup), and League1 BC ticket sales. KUFC is volunteer-driven, governed by separate boards for Youth Soccer and League1 BC operations, and reports no private equity, venture capital, or external ownership stakes. The organization is a member of BC Soccer and Canada Soccer through the Thompson Okanagan Youth District Association and aligns its programming with the Canadian Soccer Association's Long-Term Player Development Model.

Name

Kamloops Youth Soccer Association

Legal name

Kamloops United Football Club

Website

https://kysa.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kamloops United Football Club (KUFC) is a not-for-profit soccer organization in Kamloops, BC, operating the only semi-professional League1 BC team in the BC Interior and running comprehensive recreational, competitive, and academy programs for players U3 to U18 since 1964.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Soccer Programs

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Association Football (Soccer) Leagues (MPAKAAAA), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Youth soccer programs
• Community sports leagues
• Amateur football club
• Player development pathway
• Athletic recreation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kamloops, British Columbia

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Player Registration Fees: Registration fees for Community Spring Soccer, BMO Select Program, Academy, camps, and other programs. Collected through OttoSport registration platform.
2. Sponsorship Revenue: Sponsorship opportunities for Rivers FC and advertising space in Match Day program. Includes gameday sponsors (Papa Murphy's, Pronto Enterprises, Westsyde Dental, LN Group, The Kelson Group, Excel Industries, Más+ by Messi).
3. Facility Rental: Indoor Training Centre available for booking to user groups outside of KUFC throughout the year
4. Event Revenue: Ticket sales and participation fees from tournaments including Slurpee Cup and Kamloops International Cup
5. Ticket Sales: League1 BC match tickets sold through Ticket Tailor platform

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kamloops United Football Club (KUFC), formerly Kamloops Youth Soccer Association, operates as a nonprofit community soccer organization delivering recreational and competitive soccer programs for ages U3 to U18 plus adults. Offerings span community spring/fall leagues, BMO Select competitive pathways, an Academy Dedicated Player Program, KUFC Camps, Technical Series, the Adult Indoor League, and semi-professional teams competing in BC Premier League (formerly League1 BC). The club also runs youth tournaments (Slurpee Cup, Kamloops International Cup), operates a climate-controlled Indoor Training Centre (Soccer Dome), and runs a player scholarship program.

Product overview

Kamloops United Football Club (KUFC) operates as a multi-tiered soccer organization offering a unified platform-plus-program architecture. The club provides recreational community soccer programs (Community Spring/Fall Soccer for U3-U18), competitive select pathways (BMO Select Programs U8-U18), elite development (Academy: Dedicated Player Program U8/10 and BC Soccer Premier League), and semi-professional competition (League1 BC Men's, Women's, and Reserve teams). Supplementary offerings include tournaments (Slurpee Cup, Kamloops International Cup), the Indoor Training Centre facility, scholarship program, and the Coaches Corner educational resource. The club leverages third-party platforms for registration (OttoSport/Demosphere), facility booking (SportsKey), team management (TeamSnap), video analysis (Spiideo), and ticketing (TicketTailor).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Spring Soccer (U3-U18) Recreational soccer program serving players from age 3 to U18, offering inclusive athletic experiences aligned with Canadian Soccer Association's Long-Term Player Development Model.
• Community Fall Games Program Fall-season recreational soccer program providing game opportunities for community players outside the spring season.
• BMO Select Program (U8-U10) Competitive select program for young players aged U8-U10 designed to develop skills, soccer IQ, and prepare athletes for the U11 player pathway opportunities.
• BMO Select Program (U11-U18) Comprehensive competitive select program for players U11-U18, providing high-performance training, league play, and development opportunities in partnership with BMO.
• Academy: Dedicated Player Program (U8/9/10) High-performance youth development program for U8-U10 players featuring certified CSA/UEFA coaching, position-specific training, video analysis, performance tracking, and competitive league play, led by David Ousted's development philosophy.
• BC Soccer Premier League (BCSPL) Elite youth soccer pathway program for U13-U18 players competing in British Columbia's top youth league, forming part of the club's player development pathway to semi-professional play.
• KUFC Camps Camps program offering youth soccer training opportunities during school breaks, including specialized camps led by English Premier League Academy Directors.
• Technical Series Structured technical development program for U8-U13 players presented by Head of Emerging Talent, focusing on individual skill development and soccer fundamentals.
• Adult Indoor League Indoor futsal and soccer league for adult players, providing year-round playing opportunities in the KUFC Indoor Training Centre.
• League1 BC (BC Premier League) Teams Semi-professional men's and women's soccer teams competing in League1 BC (now BC Premier League) at Hillside Stadium, the first and only semi-pro club from BC Interior, including Men's Team, Women's Team, and Men's Reserve.
• Slurpee Cup Annual youth soccer tournament, one of the largest in British Columbia, now in its 45th edition, hosting hundreds of teams and coinciding with League1 BC matchdays.
• Kamloops International Cup International youth soccer tournament hosting teams from around the world, including hosting English Premier League academy teams for exhibition matches.
• KUFC Indoor Training Centre Climate-controlled indoor sports facility (KUFC Soccer Dome) at 313 Nishga Way, Kamloops, offering year-round training space, Futsal League Play, and available for booking to external user groups.
• KUFC Scholarship Program Scholarship program recognizing academic achievements, soccer contributions, leadership, and community involvement of players, offering multiple awards including the $1,000 RD13 Scholarship and various $500 awards.

Quantifiable outcome

• First trophy in League1 BC history - Reid Davidson Charity Shield 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rivers FCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 July 2024Rivers FC is the semi-professional arm of the club competing in League1 BC. David Ousted serves as advisor to the board and Sporting Director for youth programming. Lyle Dos Santos serves as General Manager.
• Fulham FC (U21 Men)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2024English Premier League club bringing U21 men's team to Kamloops for series of games at Tournament Capital Centre in summer 2024. First time two EPL clubs brought to Canada.
• Aston Villa FC (U21 Women)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2024English Premier League club bringing U21 women's team to Kamloops for series of games at Tournament Capital Centre in summer 2024. First time two EPL clubs brought to Canada.
• Capelli Sport+coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapelli Sport+ is the events and services division of Capelli Sport, focusing on supporting partners through exclusive events, player pathway opportunities, coaching education, club consulting and travel opportunities. KUFC Academy Program benefits from tournament access and international showcases.
• SpiideocoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Spiideo cameras and video analysis software provides professional level video analysis, live streaming and data analytics for KUFC players and teams.
• BC SoccercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of BC Soccer through Thompson Okanagan Youth District Association (TOYDA). Adheres to BC Soccer rules, standards, policies and guidelines including Technical Services Plan, Small Sided Rules, and Social Media Policy.
• Canada SoccercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember organization. KUFC aligns with Canadian Soccer Association's Long-Term Player Development Model. Adheres to Canada Soccer Grassroots Standards and Rule of Two policy.
• Thompson Okanagan Youth District Association (TOYDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional district association through which KUFC holds membership with BC Soccer and Canada Soccer. Governed by TOYDA Rules and Regulations.
• Thompson Rivers UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome field (Hillside Stadium) located at Tournament Capital Centre on TRU campus. Partnership enables semi-professional soccer operations and community engagement.
• League1 BCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of League1 BC (now BC Premier League). League operates semi-professional men's and women's soccer across British Columbia.
• Excel IndustriesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of Reid Davidson Charity Shield Leg 2. Owned and operated by Reid Davidson's family. Sponsorship includes shield presentation at match.
• Papa Murphy's KamloopsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGameday sponsor for League1 BC home opener 2025 season. Provides free admission sponsorship.
• Pronto EnterprisesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGameday sponsor providing free admission for League1 BC matches at Hillside Stadium.
• Westsyde Dental CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGameday sponsor providing free admission for League1 BC matches.
• LN GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGameday sponsor covering admission costs for League1 BC home matches, enabling free entry for fans.
• The Kelson GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGameday sponsor for 2026 season finale weekend.
• Más+ by MessiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGameday sponsor for Slurpee Cup weekend matches, providing free admission.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Victoria Highlanders FC: BC-based semi-pro soccer club competing in the same provincial league system with a youth development pathway. Direct comparable given shared League1 BC/BC Premier League membership and Pacific Coast Soccer League history.
• Nanaimo United FC: Direct League1 BC/BC Premier League rival of KUFC's Rivers FC. Played KUFC in the 2025 Reid Davidson Charity Shield final (7-1 aggregate loss), making it the most direct comparable on-field competitor within the same semi-pro league and provincial footprint.
• Altitude FC: Direct peer competing in the same League1 BC/BC Premier League ecosystem. Formed via merger of multiple BC soccer clubs; comparison to KUFC is direct given overlapping semi-pro player development pathways and shared BC Soccer governance.
• Surrey FC: League1 BC/BC Premier League men's and women's team and BC Soccer member. Comparable to KUFC as a multi-tier youth-to-semi-pro soccer organization operating under the same provincial league structure.

Others

• Thompson Okanagan Youth District Association (TOYDA): Regional district association through which KUFC holds BC Soccer and Canada Soccer membership. Although a governance body rather than a competitor, it is structurally comparable to the umbrella network that links KUFC to peer clubs across the region.
• BC Soccer: Provincial governing body that sets membership, technical, and competition rules KUFC adheres to. Comparable as the ecosystem enabler for all BC-based youth and semi-pro soccer operators.

Broad incumbents

• Vancouver Whitecaps FC: MLS club operating a full professional academy pipeline that competes for elite interior BC youth talent. Relevant as the dominant incumbent whose academy KUFC's U3-to-semi-pro pathway is positioned against for player retention.

Regional players

• Calgary Foothills FC: Western Canadian semi-pro and youth soccer organization operating in a comparable regional-market structure to KUFC. Useful regional comparable for benchmarking small-market semi-pro economics in Canada outside the Lower Mainland.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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